Cyberonics vets “equity ownership” initiative
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
With the impending approval of VNS Therapy for depression, the Houston-based firm plans to hire 200 additional employees (1"The Gray Sheet" Feb. 7, 2005, p. 3). As part of the compensation plan for the new hires, Cyberonics wants to issue 1 mil. shares of restricted stock or options to purchase common stock at fair market value to qualified employees and board members. Shareholders will vote on the plan during a May 19 meeting...